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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The n. Y. Rep. State Convention put up
Fred. Grant for Secretary of State. The
platform alter sounding the party's praises
and decvins the Administration, declares
for a protective tariff a free ballot and fair
count. local option and high license, legis-
latioa against pagper immigration and im-
porting contract labor, and adequate PEN
sious and Office pre.erment for Union vets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
WOODBURY.
$50 lie ACRES.

being the costly and highly improved residence
of the late Judge Henry St. George Tucker,
and containing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Thursday, October 20, 1857,
the following
RE AL Il - It y II a:

All of that valuable farm, situated about one
mile n. Z. of Leetown, in said county, one
mile from the Smithfeld and Shepherdstown
turnpike known as
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Just ReceiCed.

. C. SHOULDERS, No. Mackerel s. c.
% Hams, Fresh Bologna Sausage, Crockery
and numerous other things essential to good
living and comfortable housekeeping.
Sept. 10, 1887. W. S. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
SlIB o. REAL ESTATE T4R TAXES.

State of West Virginia Jefferson County, Set;
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ described tracts or lots of land in the
County of jefferson, which are delinquent for
the non -payment of taxes for the years 1885
and 1856 will be offered for sale by the under
signed Sheriff at public auction at the front
door of the Courthouse of said County, be-
tween the hours of ten in the morning and
four in the afternoon on the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Miss S. 3. Page

WILL. resume her class in Music SEPrEN-
w Der. 72IH. 1887. Price, per month OF
four weeks, two half-hoar lessons per week,
$ 90. To all who take lessons for nine months
the tenth month will be free.
July IS lSS7-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
For Sale.

VNHE House and Lot now occupied by Mr..
Jacob o. Tutwier, on Main Street in
Charlestown, w. Va, occupying all the space
between the residences of DR.. VIM. Neill and
Thos. A Moore-fronting on Main Street about
70 feet and running back the same width to
the lot of Joseph Browns heirs. A very de-
sirable location. CLEON MOORE,
Attorney for Mrs L. A. Edwards Heirs.
Sept 10, lSS7-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Stock of Goods for Sale,

HAVING concluded to quit the mercantile
IL business, | offer my stock Of goods for
sale TO any one who wishes TO embark therein.
The store room and location one Of the best in
the town. Three floors and large well-lighted
and ventilated cellar.
Not knowing whether | shall find any one
to purchase the whole stock, shall from this
date commence to sell at retail at greatly re-
duced prices; many articles at much less than
cost. GEO. w. T. KEARSLEY.
Nav 5 ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Il .NiSt0ke.
For Sale.

THE valuable Building Lot adjoining the
l. residence of Dr. VIM. Neill in Charlestown,
w. Va, fronting 160 feet on Liberty street,
and running back that width from said street
to the lots of DR.. VIM. Neill and Mrs. Ed
wards heirs. For terms, apply to
GEORGE BAYLOR,
CLE0N MOORE.
Sept Is, 1SS7-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Information Wanted

nFmy wife. Henrietta Brown, and my chill
~ dren, Emily, Eliza and John who before
the war were owned by Mr. Archie Robinson.
They were sold and went 10 South Alabama.
SAMUEL BROWN,
Charlestown. Jefferson County, West Va
Sent. s. 1887.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The Appeals Court of Illinois have deci-
dod that the seven Chicago Anarchists must
be hung in November next. They will
now appeal to the United states Supreme
Court. That may suspend execution Of the
sentence for awhile, but the Anarchists will
evpntuaiiv be suspended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

= CENT SUGAR at
y WALL & DORSEY.
HARVEST is here and with II full line Of
IL Harvest Supplies at
WALL & DORSEYS.
I AXE and Potomac Herring, Mackerel In
IL kegs, casks, barrels and buckets, bottom
price for Cash
WALL & DORSEY.
~ ROCERIES-Sugar Teas, Coilees, Syrups,
" Rice, Prunes, Raisons Lemons, Corn
starch and Gelatine. We are making spec-
atty of Harvest Groceries.
Fresh Meats at reduced prices in quantities
for harvest. WALL d DORSEY.
bacon, Bacon, Bacon-Country Sides, City
ID Hams, Middlings, Roulette Hams without
bones, Shoulders, Breakfast Bacon, Canned
Beef, and Cove Oysters We make n specially
of Bacon. WALL q DORSEY.
CASH for Eggs Butter, Chickens, Ducks,
~ Sheep-skins, Calfskins. Beef-hides. Lamb
skins, Tallow, Fat Cattle Hogs, Lambs, Sheep,
Calves, and anything for the Cash.
WALL 4 DORSEY.
WE want One Hundred Bushels Of Old Po-
w tatoes and will pay the Cash.
WALL d DORSEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
THE VIRGINIA ORE BANK
consisting of
90 ACRES,

more or less, situated in Jefferson County afore-
said, on the Potomac river, opposite the Antie-
tam Iron Works to which it has been an ap-
pendage. This is considered one of the richest
of the iron ore deposits in either Virginia and
contains metal of the finest quality.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the de-
cree :-One-third cash and the balance in two
equal instalments at one and two years with
interest from day of sale,-the special commits
sioners taking the bonds of the purchasers for
the deferred payments, and retaining title of
the property until ali the purchase money
shall have been paid.
VIM. II. TRAVERS,
GEO BAYLOR,
Special Commissioners.
1T. w. Lltmer, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, do hereby certify that w.
II. Travers one of the Special Commissioners,
appointed to make the above named sale, has
given the bond required by law and mentioned
in the decree of sale in the above entitled
cause, of June Is, 1887. Given under by hand
this the 18th day of September, 1887.
T. w. LATIMER, Clerk.
Sept. Is, 1Ss7-5t Free Press Fee, $l7O3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The Cbaric,towu FREE PREss has enter
cd upon ifs 77th year. Ii is the oldest pa
per i'm the State and among the most relia-
Die of our Democratic exchanges. We
wish it suceess-eNcept politically.-Jlor-
.-D.lrn p,t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Fellcrs Opera House, informally opened
ou Wednesday night, is said to be the sec
oud best in the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
7fh dan Of .Vove,nber, 1857,

Each tract or lot or so much thereof as shall
be necessary, will be sold for so much cash as
is sufficient to satisfy the amount due thereon,
ns GOT forth in tho fnllnMinr tahle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

1t is said that Dr. Simmons, of New
York City. has bill for medical services
against the late Samuel J. Tilden amount
ing TO $4,000. He says his bill extends
over period of abou, twelve years, and
that he visited Mr.. TildeH every day. so
= Ni.it
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Y. B-several valuable tracts OF land, to-
eether with tn" WARTZ MILL PROPERTY
at Martinsburg in Berkeley County, w. Va,
will be offered for sale by Special Commission
er f. Boyd Faulkner in front of the Court
House il. said Berkeley County at l o'clock 7.
NJ. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER II, 1887.
Sept. %, lSS7-5t. Free Press fee Sl9.47.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Have YOU heard the story Of the traveller
on train near Cbarlestown, who, looking
towards the town asked, "What is that tow
ering up so above everything else in the
city ?' and was answered by resident who
was not looking the same way Il don't
know what il can be unless it is Jim Ma
sou's selfconccit?' If you haven't heard it
before possibly You might think it not i'm
possible.-HaHtqip Ecio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

DY VIRTUE of two DEGREES of the Circuit
ID Court Court of Berkeley County, the one
rendered on the 22nd day Of April, 1856, and
tn other or the 18th day of September, 1857.
in a cause in chanoery therein pending of
George NJ. Bowers vs.. Mrs. II. Virginia Bowers,
ct al, the undersigned Special Commissioner
will offer at public sale in front of the Court
House in Chariestown. in the county OF Jeiier-
son, and State of West Virginia, at o'clock
L NJ on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Mr.. David GoshOrn, after visiting Charles
town and Harper's Ferry, decided to locate
his paper at the latter place and call 1t the
"HGrpers Fsrrg Sentinel" and to make 1t
Republican paper in politics, but specially
devote 20 local interests Irrespective OF
party. To get out the first two issues as
soon as possible, Mr.. GOshorn has contract
ell with the Independent TO do the work until
his press and type reach his rooms at the
Ferry. Well, Jefferson county has plenty
of Democratic papers and heavy majority
and il NAV be well for all the people to
20 have the other side in position to be
hon0rably heard from The three large
towns of JetlersOn-C harlestown, Shop
hcrdst0wu and HaTper's Ferry can all be
heard from by neWspaper.-taTi'n$harg
Ldpcadeat.
Asa business enterprise we wish the sen
Eael success, and hope it will be a good To-
cal paper and be influential in building up
Harpcr's Ferry. Asau out-and-out Repub-
lican paperit will be entitled to more respect
than If it had, as first contemplated, located
In Charlestown and attempted to sail under
false colors. One paper Of the latter de-
scriDtion IT, j. Dis a suliciency
here. We are quite sure the usual Journal
istie amenities will be observed between US
and that we shall occasionally swap pleas
amt remark or two. We will now and then
remind the Sentinel, so % to keep Il awake
on IFS post that John Browns first victim
at Harper's Ferry was an inoaensive, indus
trious colored man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
IjHHfed.
Td.c Notice.

A T a meeting Of the Town Council Of the
"a Corporation Of Charlestown, held August
18th. 1857, it was
Resolrcd, That the Town Seargent be ordered
TO collect the Back Taxes due the town for the
years Of 1884, 1885 and 1856, and if not paid at
once to levy on any property the said Sargent
can find, and make the same.
BY order of the Council,
w. l.. HEDGES,
August %, 1857. Recorder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Mr.. Burns, who presided AZ the recent
meeting Of Directors of the B. & o., stated
that the syndicate was not in the interest OF
any other corporation, and that the man
agement of the Baltimore and Ohio Compa-
ny would be as free as ever from the domi-
nation Of any rival or competitive interest.
lie called the attention Of the board to the
fact that the earnings Of the company for
August were S2,OS4,000, the largest earnings
of any month in the company's history, and
that unless something unforeseen occurred
the earnings for September would be great
er than those for August.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

yirginia's poet-laureate has passed away
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Nd. Agricultural College.

Reorganized for special instruction in Agri-
culture and the Mechanic Arts Scholarships
offered in every county. Full literary and sci
entific course. Location Coliege Station, r. q
0. u. y. 30 miles from Baltimore, miles from
Washington City. Session opens SEPTEM-
Der 10th, For Catalogues, address
J. A. CHAMBLISS,
Sec'y Of the Faculty, Agricultural College, Nd.
Aug. ., ISs7-1m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Au,,.m.n at the Door.

Buttercup nodded and said goodbye,
Clover and daisy went OIL together
But the fragrant water lilies still
Lay moored in the golden August weather
The swallows chatter about their flight,
The cricket chirps like rare 5000 ieilow
The asters twinkle in clusters bright
While the corn grows ripe ana tne aPpieS
mellow. -Ctlia ThGr'er.
The Autumn tourist should drop down
this way for bit and lave his poetic soul
if he has a poetic soul-in the charming
beauties here around. He may see In the
pastures purple-eyed cows standing shout
der deep in luxuriant grass that is growing
marvellously in these cool nights. BY the
roadsides he viii find golden rod still radI-
ant, asters timidly opening their bright blue
ewes, sumach aAame, the Wild veteh skip
ping and climbing everywhere with It's pref
ty pink blossoms. The ferns are in full fea-
Their; the smoke weed would shame the best
Havana; the honest, homely yarrow IS
snowy white and as pretty as it can be-
Here and there are quaint houses
with gable roofs and chimnies run to
waste -
resting placidly amid their picturesque sur
roundiugs. Our Valley, indeed, is piano.
rama of inspiration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Notice to Taxpayers.

TOR one of my Deputies will be at the follow
i ing places in the county of Jefferson TO re-
ceive taxes due for the year 1887. at which time
a discount Of y per cent. will be made on all
taxes for said year (lSS7) if paid in full
Chdrlcstown.. Monday d Tuesday, oct. d 4
MiddIe,cdy... Wednesday Dc Thursday, d 9
Leeto0n..... ........Frddy q Saturday, d 8
Zoqr..... ............ Monday & Tuesday, 10 d II
Meaningless. Wednesday d Thursday, IL d 10
KearnerriAc..... Friday &c Saturday, " II d Is
Hapers Ferry, Saturday d Monday, " C 3
HaQtorn ....... .... Tuesday d Friday & 7
Kabletown..... Wednesday & Thursday d g
Summit P0iat......N Monday d Tuesday, " 10 d II
Oak Grorc.. Wednesday d Thursday II & 10
ShcphGdstopa. Monday d Tuesday, 3G 4
Duffeids ..... Wednesday d Thursday, d g
J. GARLAND HURST, Sheriff.
Sept. /, 1sS7-7t. lSpt., Reg. and Dem. copy J
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
ROSELLE
Manufacturing Company
Property
IN CHARLESTOWN,


Jefferson County, West Virginia, consisting of
about TWO ACRES, more less, and improved
bya
TW0-STORY DWELLING HOUSE,
with One-Story Back Building attached, and
Smoke House and other necessary out-houses
and Cistern III the yard; also a large new
wooden
FACTORY BUILDING,
two stories high with basement, and tin roof.
This Factory is equipped with a 4O-horse pow
er engine and boiler, with large and small saws,
shafting betting, &c, sufficient to operate the
same.
1t is situated i'm mediately on the line Of the
Valley Branch Of the B. q o. r. r. Co., with
which it is connected by switch which the
said company will maintain perpetually. The
location is an admirable one for manufactu-
ring purposes and enjoys unusual facilities for
shipment by rail. Ample space is afforded to
connect any other business with that of man
ufacturing
TERMS OF SALES, 500 Cash and the bal
ance of the purchase money in two equal in
staments at IS months and three years, def
ferred payments to be evidenced by bonds o,
purchaser bearing interest frpm date of sale.
and title retained until purchase money is paid
This property will be sold at private sale if
acceptable bid is made before the said named
day Of sale.
BY order,
VIM. II. TRhVERS,
President of Roselle Man. Co.
Sent % lSS7-5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Mr.. Fawcett, in the October iustalnent
Of his serial story "Olivia Delaplaine" now
in The Ansicrn Mlgr-iael, will
touch upon the coaching parade which is
annually inflicted upon New Yoykess. some
Of whom doubt whether it is really in good
taste.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

l, 5. II. Martin, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley County, West Virginia, DO certify
that f. Boyd Faulkner, the Special Commis
s.oner in the above entitled cause has executed
bond With sufficient security as required by law.
S. r. MARTIN, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

WE are Offering the Celebrated Tinted
w Gloss Paint, all colOrs, for 81. 25 per gal
lon. White inside and oi.t $40 per gallon
We have the Metropolitan Paint In seven colon
at the low price Of 90 per gallon. Imperial
Carriage Paint in two colOrs. All colors Of
Paint in pound cans.
April ., 1871. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Ice! ice! Ice!

| HAVE supply Of GOOD ICE, and will de-
liver the same 70 customers through the sea
son. Let me have your names. Terms made
known on application.
May 5, 1851. THOMAS FRAZIER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The editor of this paper claims to have
the best razor Ina the state. lie was shay
ing the other morning aud gashcd his cheek,
and strange 90 say the edge Of the razor
was not turned, nor dullcd-N1rtiasJavg
tltsu1a
Ills -f~qr4o
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
For Rent.

ERESH SUPPLY of Indian Glue, Stone
i braker's Horse and Cattle Powders, Chick
en- Powders, Stonebraker.s Liniment, Cough
Cure, Diarrhea Syrup, Insect Powder, and
Devil among Rats, all for sale by c. d. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

A saloon-keeper named Kelley, who had
been unable to make a living in San Fran
cisco, lately went to live on a farm owned
by bis wife in I'll Dorado county, where her
mother Mrs. Dart, died few years ago
The old lady was supposed to be rich, but
no money could be toUnd at the time of her
death. In order to make the house hablta-
Die the Eecleys had TO pull down the chin
uty. and there, imbedded in the masonry,
was found q box containing $4,000 in gold
coin.-ErclqRgc.
There's Kelley motor and mothef-in-
law that can't be discounted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

4 negro cook named 10 Dixon, employ
ell at the Hotel Beaumont Ouray, COL,
Wednesday shot Ella Day, a waitcress, four
times, iuGictiug fatal wounds Amob went
TO the Jail to lynch the negro, but failed to
gain an entrance. They then saturated all
parts Of the building with coal oil and set
fire to it, The fire department came out,
and in the attempt to extinguish the flames
drowned the negro, whose body was after
wards roasted in the burning building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
This is one OF INC Lne5t estates in the Valley
If Virginia the land rich and productive, with
LARGE BRICK MANSION.

FINE BARR and SPLENDID ORCHARD of
select fruit. convenient TO churches schools
and markets. Any further information desir-
ed can be obtained by communicating with the
undersigned, or Geo. NJ. Bowers at Martinsburg,
w. Va.
TERMS OFSALE: One-third cash, one-third
in twelve months, and the remaining third in
Two wears with interest from day Of sale, the
purchase. executing his bonds for the deferred
payments, and tbs title 70 be retained until the
further order of the Courl.
L nONn EAUT EETp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
.HeiC advertisements.
Store for Sale.

A GOOD TEMPLATE STOVE. Enquire of
IA RALEIGH DONNELLY.
Sept %, 1887.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

,fferson County, West Virginia, consisting of
,out TWO ACRES, more less, and improved
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

tleman our best wishes 4" for many days of
rich content
The fellow that makes round pegs for
square holes will not be disconnected by the
statement that an augur which bores square
holes has been invented.
Mr.. Chas. W. Button has taken editorial
control Of the Roanoke Lsadcr, in place OF
Mr.. VIM. c. Elan. The paper viii be
changed from independent TO democratic
Good.
President Cleveland having been appeal
Cd to by a man for some time unsuccessful
" applying for a pension showed his prac-
teal sympathy by sending him hundred
dollars.
Ifyou ever use peach tree bark tea it will
interest YOU to know that peeling the bark
oil the trunk upwards renders the decoc-
ton cmetic in action, peeling 1t downwards
makes the tea ca.hartic
Gov. IIilofN. Y. was mad the other day
in fact we might call il "bilin'" Some
ways had the papers print an offer of SO in
gold from him for every case of newly born
colored twins and the Governors mail has
comprised nothing but parental communi-
tious ever since.
Charles Kenny. son of Prot. Kenny of
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-07-29

patneuc, unougn ne wen knew tnau snc
was suffering keenly in her apprehen-
sion and anxiety.
perhaps you'll tell me his name, "
he suggested.
"lt is Henry Crawford. Now, sir.
have you mortified and tormented me
enoughp"
II crave your pardon, Miss Willis.
1 thought it possible that l might have
heard the name mentioned among
those of the tilibustcrs."
"Did you hear 1t mentionedP"
al can't say that | did. Many names
of these fellows We're repeated to me;
but ! can't DO sure that this one was
among them. Yet, you may be tolerably
certain that your engagement to Mr..
Crawford has been terminated by
causes beyond his control, or yours. "
The demons sneer contained in the
words was lost upon her; it was the
torture of the suspense she was suffer
ing that broke down her restraint, and
made her appeal to him with pitiful
cry.
"Man, IL you have q spark of feeling
for suffering woman, speak outl Tell
mo what you know"
~ will. ! know that the leader suf-
fered death by the garrote. l know
that Colonel Crittenden and fifty-two
of the party were shot Just outside the
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-07-29

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